Galleries at Black Creek Arts

Black Creek Arts Council curates rotating exhibitions that showcase artists from Darlington County, the Carolinas, and beyond. Our galleries offer year-round opportunities to experience visual art, meet artists, and engage with creative work in the heart of Hartsville’s Cultural District.

Current Exhibits


Carolinas Annual Community Exhibit

CAROLINAS ANNUAL EXHIBIT

Fort Gallery

An exhibit celebrating creativity from artists of all ages and experience levels.

Come celebrate creativity in Darlington County!


  • Carolinas Community Exhibit
    Jean & James Fort Gallery
    On display: June 4 – July 24, 2026
    Reception: Thursday, June 4, 2026, from 5:30 - 7:oo pm

    A juried exhibition featuring artists from across the Carolinas.

    Bramble - exhibit by Adrian Rhodes
    Coker Gallery

  • Black Creek Water Color Artists
    Jean & James Fort Gallery
    Wes Made This
    Coker Gallery
    On display: Aug 6 - Sept 11, 2026

    Artist Reception: Thursday, August 6, 2026, from 5:30 - 7:oo pm

  • No Signal
    Devann Donovan & Brittany Freeman
    Jean & James Fort Gallery
    Coker Gallery
    On display:
    Sept 22 - Oct 30, 2026
    Artist Reception: Thursday, October 1, 2026, from 5:30 - 7:oo pm

  • Annual Holiday Market

    Featuring regional artists and handmade goods for the holiday season.

  • JANUARY – FEBRUARY 2027

    ArtFields Jr.
    Regional Youth Exhibition

    A student exhibition featuring artwork from young artists across the region as part of the ArtFields Jr. program.
    January 12 – February 20, 2027
    Opening Reception: February 5, 2027

    MARCH – APRIL 2027

    “Americans” a Smithsonian Museum on Main Street exhibit

    A humanities initiative exploring American identity, culture, and representation through the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street program.

    March 13 – April 24, 2027
    Opening Reception: March 13, 2027

    MAY 2027

    Sore Warren by Piper Grant
    Fort Gallery
    The Whisper by Travis Prince
    Coker Gallery
    May 6 – May 24, 2027
    Artist Reception: May 6, 2027

    JUNE– JULY 2027

    Carolinas
    Community Exhibition

    Opening Reception: June 3, 2027

    AUGUST – SEPTEMBER 2027

    Sacred Remnants by Austin Reynolds
    Fort Gallery

    Echoes, A Journey Through Place and Memory by Amanda Foshag
    Coker Gallery
    Opening Reception: August 5, 2027

    SEPTEMBER – OCTOBER 2027

    Reflection on Myth and Meaning: Animals Among Us by Lacey Beam Dellinger
    Fort Gallery
    Opening Reception: October 7, 2027

    NOVEMBER – DECEMBER 2027

    Annual Holiday Market

Exhibit Calendar


Selected Artists Receive

  • Gallery exhibition space

  • Opening reception support

  • Promotional assistance

  • Inclusion in BCAC marketing

Selected exhibits are reviewed by BCAC Exhibition Committee. Artists are responsible for delivering work ready for installation. BCAC retains a 30% commission on artwork sales. Exhibit Policies

Questions? gallery@blackcreekarts.org

Exhibit Proposals

Black Creek Arts Council welcomes exhibition proposals from emerging and established artists working in all media.

We present rotating exhibitions throughout the year in the Jean & James Fort Gallery and Coker Gallery in Hartsville’s Cultural District.

Submission Requirements

  • Artist Statement

  • Resume or CV

  • Exhibition Proposal

  • 5–10 images of recent work

Looking for a unique event space?

Our galleries are available for private rentals, meetings, receptions, showers, and community gatherings.

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